In 2020, Germany and the Netherlands were the leading exporters of precious metals waste within the EU27, contributing significantly to the overall volume. Smaller contributors included Finland, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic, while countries like Bulgaria and Greece had minimal exports. Between 2023 and 2024, increased exports were notable in Sweden, Luxembourg, Latvia, and Cyprus, while Portugal and Hungary saw declines. Polands’ exports surged significantly, whereas Bulgaria's exports ceased altogether.
Future trends to watch include sustainability initiatives potentially impacting recycling and waste exports, technological advancements in refining processes, and stricter EU regulations possibly affecting export volumes and destinations.
Top countries in Precious Metals Waste Exports Intra-EU27 (2020) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 66,250 | 2023 | +7% | +5.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 57,630 | 2023 | +29.45% | +11.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 5,090 | 2023 | +5% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4,580 | 2023 | +12.91% | +8.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 4,190 | 2023 | +4.08% | +14.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3,830 | 2023 | -0.29% | +4.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3,460 | 2023 | +5.79% | +7.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 3,170 | 2023 | +3.59% | +5.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2,460 | 2023 | +3.79% | +3.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1,800 | 2023 | +8.57% | +18.67% | View data |
